IT Manager

Part of Hill and Smith Holdings Plc, based in Middlesbrough, Lionweld Kennedy are the recognised UK's leading supplier of Safe, Sustainable Access solutions inSteelorGRP. We have a strong heritage of supporting multiple vertical sectors with products adaptable to the latest built environments and have a modern approach backed by 100 years of experience.

Why work for us:

We are in a strong position and have the investment and appetite for growth. As part of a FTSE 250 Plc with companies based worldwide. We are part of a strong and dynamic team delivering sustainable and innovative products and services.

The Person:

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong time management and prioritisation skills
• Well organised and punctual
• A 'can-do' attitude and a keenness for professional self-development
• A thirst to take on growing responsibilities and projects.

Position Description:

Within a budgetary framework and with full accountability, takes responsibility at a senior level for overseeing all aspects of the company's IT operations and systems at each site, in line with the needs of the business and Group directive.

Responsibilities:

• Responsibility for ensuring the relevance and continuity of day-to-day IT operations.
• Overseeing Incidents and Requests through a centralised management system to agreed SLA's.
• Business partner/supplier management
• Support and maintain manufacturing and operational systems.
• Manage stakeholder relationships to define business needs and objectives.
• Solution research and implementation as per business requirements
• User training and development to enhance working practises and security.
• Development of the IT team's standard working procedures and best practises
• Management of the IT team through regular 1:1's, support, and coaching
• Personal and professional development
• Development and validation of backup/disaster recovery systems and procedures
• Identification and mitigation of threats to IT systems
• Penetration testing
• Adhere to group policy
• Point of contact for GDPR
• Point of contact for CCTV
• Assigned data controller.
• Ensure auditing and compliance to all IT policies and procedure in line with company and group directive.
• Key stakeholder for the continued development of the SAP system
• Responsibility for security, enhancement, and data integrity of the SAP system.

Position:

Full Time with an immediate start

Hours of work:

Mon- Thursday 9.00am -17.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 2.00pm

Holidays: Full time -

25 days per year (Holiday year Jan - Dec) + 8 Bank holidays, Pro rata for part time.

Life Insurance:

3 times basic salary whilst in employment

Pension Scheme:

Automatic enrolment if meet criteria, 5% Employee, 3% Employer. After 1 year in April - Age related up to max 6.5%.

Hill and Smith Share options scheme:

When available and if applicable.

Employee Assistance Programme:

Free to employees (Lifeworks)

Free on-site parking. Close proximity to Town Centre, bus & train stations

We welcome applicants from all sectors of the community, and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

All applicants will be asked to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.